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SPOOL  KNITTING 


SPOOL 

KNITTING 


BY 


MARY  A.  McCORMACK 


NEW   YORK 

A.  S.  BARNES  &  COMPANY 
1909 


COPYRIGHT,    1909 
BY  A.  S.  BARNES  £  COMPANY. 


CONTENTS 

PAGE 

Spool  Knitting 1 

Toy  Knitters 3 

Round  Web 5 

Flat  Web 7 

Circular  Mat 9 

Ball  for  Baby 1 11 

Doll's  Muff 13 

Collarette 15 

Tom  O'Shanter  Cap 17 

Baby's  Rattle 19 

Toboggan  Cap 21 

Child's  Bath  or  Bedroom  Slippers 23 

Small  Mittens 25 

Doll's  Hood 27 

Doll's  Coat  or  Jacket 29 

Bootees 33 

Little  Boy  Blue  , 35 

Little  Red  Riding  Hood 37 

Doll's  Skirt 39 

Little  Boy's  Hat 41 

Child's  Muffler 43 

Child's  Hood  45 

Little  Girl's  Hat 47 

Doll's  Sweater 49 

Wristlets 51 

Shoulder  Shawl 53 

Doll's  Carriage  Robe 55 

Child's  Leggings 57 

Muffler 59 

Made  of  Knitting  Cotton 61 

Jumping  Rope  63 

Toy  Horse  Reins 65 

Wash  Cloth 67 

School  Bag 69 

Chimney  Cleaner 71 

Doll's  Hammock 73 


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Few  elementary  exercises  have  aroused  more 
interest  in  the  child  than  the  toy  knitting;  due, 
perhaps,  to  its  simplicity  and  his  power  to  do  it 
easily  and  well. 

To  some  keen  observer  the  little  orb-weaving 
spider  may  have  suggested  this  form  of  occu- 
pation. Be  this  as  it  may,  the  child  who  is  a 
lover  of  nature  will  be  quick  to  perceive  the 
strong  resemblance  he  bears  to  this  little  in- 
sect while  at  work  with  his  toy  knitter,  going 
from  post  to  post  just  as  the  insect  worked  its 
net  in  spiral  form  on  his  framework  of  radiating 
lines. 

The  possibilities  of  an  empty  spool  and  a  few 
pins  are  almost  without  limitations.  The  il- 
lustrations here  given  are  merely  suggestive  of 
many  more  that  can  be  worked  out  along  these 
lines.  They  are  not  simply  to  momentarily 
attract  the  child,  but  to  permit  of  individual 
growth,  arid  to  have  him  participate  in  the  joy 
of  its  ultimate  use. 


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Toy  Knitters 

Toy  knitters  are  made  of  a  cylindrical  piece 
of  wood  two  and  one-half  or  three  inches  long 
and  at  least  one  inch  in  diameter.  This  size 
enables  the  child  to  grasp  it  easily  and  work 
without  cramping  the  fingers.  A  hole  one- 
fourth  or  one-half  inch  in  diameter  is  bored 
lengthwise  through  the  center  to  admit  the 
work.  Spools  are  used  to  advantage  where 
knitters  cannot  be  obtained. 

Pins,  staples,  or  wire  nails  are  used  as  posts. 
These  are  driven  into  the  wrood  and  then  curved 
outward  a  little  at  the  top  with  pliers,  to  pre- 
vent the  work  from  slipping  off.  One,  two, 
three  or  four  posts  may  be  used. 

A  number  of  forms  of  web  can  be  made,  but 
the  simplest  and  quickest  are  those  made  on  the 
knitters  having  but  two  posts.  The  four-post 
knitters  are  also  simple  and  are  used  where  a 
thick  cord  is  needed. 

Except  otherwise  specified  two-post  knitters 
are  used  for  these  models. 


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Round  Web 

Drop  worsted  through  the  hole  in  the  center 
of  the  knitter  and  draw  it  out  at  the  other  end, 
three  inches.  This  end  is  used  to  draw  the 
work  through  the  knitter.  Carry  the  worsted 
leading  from  the  ball,  around  the  post  to  the 
right,  across  the  center  of  the  hole  in  the  knitter 
and  around  the  post  to  the  left ;  then  back  across 
the  center  to  the  post  at  the  right,  thus  making 
two  stitches  on  this  post.  Lift  the  lower  or 
first  stitch  with  a  large  pin  or  knitting  needle, 
carry  it  over  the  second  stitch  and  drop  it  over 
the  post ;  then  across  the  center  to  the  post  at 
the  left  and  repeat.  So  continue  until  the  de- 
sired length  is  obtained. 

It  will  require  seven  yards  of  yarn  to  make 
one  yard  of  web  on  the  two-post  knitter. 


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Flat  Web 

Begin  in  the  same  way  as  for  round  web,  but 
after  carrying  the  first  or  lower  stitch  over  the 
second  stitch  on  each  post,  bring  the  worsted 
back  around  the  same  post,  and  over  to  the  post 
on  the  opposite  side  and  repeat.  This  will 
leave  two  stitches  on  each  post.  In  knitting 
flat  webs,  two  stitches  must  always  be  left  on 
the  end  posts,  and  these  two  are  carried  over 
the  third  stitch  and  dropped  over  the  post  in 
working  back  and  forth. 

It  requires  eleven  yards  of  yarn  to  make  one 
yard  of  flat  web  on  the  two-post  knitter. 


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Circular  Mat 

A  mat  five  inches  in  diameter  requires  two 
and  one-half  yards  of  round  web.  Start  sewing 
with  the  piece  of  worsted  hanging  from  the  end 
of  the  web.  Coil  and  sew  in  place  by  taking  up 
the  underhalf  of  a  stitch  on  the  right,  then  the 
underhalf  of  a  stitch  on  the  left  side  usually 
called  "  ball  stitch."  Continue  alternating  from 
right  to  left,  taking  up  one  stitch  at  a  time 
except  when  it  is  necessary  to  widen ;  then 
sew  two  stitches  of  the  web  into  one  in  the 
mat. 

Run  the  end  of  sewing  thread  back  in  the 
sewing  to  fasten  it.  When  starting  with  a  new 
sewing  thread,  put  the  needle  in  one  inch  back 
from  where  sewing  ended  and  run  it  through 
the  work  to  where  the  last  stitch  was  taken. 


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Ball  for  Baby 

Use  round  web.  Start  with  end  of  web  and 
sew  and  coil  as  for  round  mat.  Widen  only 
when  necessary  to  keep  it  from  drawing  in  too 
quickly.  When  desired  width  or  center  of  ball 
is  reached,  fill  with  tissue  paper  or  a  ball  of 
soft  cotton.  The  sewing  is  then  continued  and 
each  row  narrowed  off  by  taking  two  stitches 
in  part  already  sewed  and  one  in  the  web. 
When  the  same  number  of  rows  is  narrowed 
the  filling  should  be  entirely  covered.  The  end 
left  over  will  serve  as  a  cord  for  the  ball. 

Flat  web  may  be  used  by  taking  twelve  pieces 
three  inches  long  and  sewing  them  together — 
alternating  color  and  white,  if  desired.  Run 
a  draw-thread  around  the  bottom  and  fill  with 
paper  or  cotton  ;  then  run  a  draw-thread  around 
the  top.  Finish  with  a  cord  made  of  a  piece  of 
round  web. 


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Doll's  Muff 

This  will  require  three  yards  of  round  web. 
Sew  the  web  into  a  rectangular  piece  three 
inches  wide  and  five  inches  long. 

Join  the  three-inch  ends  together  and  draw 
up  the  ends  a  little  to  form  the  muff.  Finish 
with  cord  to  go  around  the  neck. 


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Collarette 

Kound  web  five  yards.  Measure  the  doll's 
neck  for  collar.  Gradually  widen  each  row  in 
the  back.  Bring  the  third  row  of  web  down  in 
front  to  form  the  tabs ;  then  up  to  the  back 
of  collarette  and  finish  the  back,  bringing  the 
last  row  down  in  front  into  the  tabs. 

Paper  patterns  may  be  used  as  a  guide,  but 
children  should  be  encouraged  to  draw  and  cut 
their  own  patterns. 


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Tarn  O'   Shanter  Cap 

Measure  the  doll's  head  and  make  the  top  of 
the  crown  twice  the  diameter  of  the  head.  It 
is  sewed  in  the  same  way  as  the  circular  mat. 
When  the  desired  width  of  crown  is  obtained, 
begin  the  under  side  of  the  crown  by  narrowing 
off — that  is,  taking  two  stitches  in  the  crown 
and  sewing  them  into  one  stitch  in  the  web. 
Continue  until  the  desired  opening  for  the  head 
is  obtained.  Two  rows  of  web  will  complete 
the  headband.  Finish  with  a  pompon  on  top. 

Use  round  web. 


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Baby's  Rattle 

The  foundation  ring  is  made  of  a  piece  of 
splint  or  flat  pith  fifteen  inches  long.  Form 
this  into  a  ring,  having  the  ends  lap  two  inches. 

Wrap  this  with  knitting  cotton  or  yarn,  being 
careful  to  keep  winding  even.  When  the  wind- 
ing is  completed,  draw  the  end  of  cotton  under- 
neath the  winding  with  a  needle  to  fasten  it. 

Use  three  pieces  of  round  web  for  spokes. 
Fasten  all  three  together  in  the  center.  Bells 
may  be  sewed  on  the  outside  or  inside  of  the 
ring. 


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Toboggan   Cap 

To  make  a  cap  five  inches  long  and  four  inches 
wide,  knit  eighty-four  inches  of  flat  web.  Be- 
gin five  inches  from  the  end  of  the  web,  turn 
and  sew  into  a  rectangular  form  five  inches  wide 
and  eight  inches  long. 

Join  the  five-inch  ends,  and  draw  in  the  top 
with  the  needle  and  a  piece  of  the  material  from 
which  the  cap  was  made.  After  securing  the 
top,  twist  and  fold  the  piece  of  yarn  remaining 
for  a  cord  and  fasten  a  number  of  strands  of 
yarn  through  the  loop  for  a  tassel. 


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Child's  Bath  or  Bedroom    Slippers 

Length  of  sole,  five  and  one-half  inches.  It 
is  well  to  have  the  soles  before  beginning  to 
sew.  They  can  be  secured  at  any  store. 

Each  slipper  requires  two  and  one-half  yards 
of  round  web.  Start  at  the  back  of  the  heel 
(A,  of  illustration),  and  make  the  first  two  rows 
three  inches  high,  then  gradually  shorten  the  next 
three  ro\vs,  and  keep  each  row  this  height  until 
the  instep  is  finished.  The  first  row  on  the  varnp 
(B,  of  illustration)  is  made  one  inch  higher  than 
the  side.  Each  row  is  then  gradually  shortened, 
the  last  row  being  three-fourths  of  an  inch  high 
(C,  of  illustration).  This  will  complete  one-half 
of  the  slipper. 

The  other  half  is  made  in  just  the  reverse  way 
by  continuing  the  sewing  from  the  toe  (C,  of 
illustration)  back  to  the  heel,  taking  care  that 
each  row  is  exactly  the  same  height  as  the  cor- 
responding row  on  the  opposite  side. 

Join  the  back  of  the  heel  and  sew  to  the  soles 
before  closing  the  vamp  in  front.  Sew  vamp 
up  the  center  by  catching  corresponding  loops 
together.  Make  cord  and  tassel  to  go  around 
the  top,  as  in  illustration  of  finished  slip- 
pers. 


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Small  Mittens 

Sixty  inches  of  flat  web  will  be  required  for 
each  mitten.  Cut  off  eight  pieces  six  inches  long. 
In  cutting,  clip  just  one  stitch  and  run  the  ends 
across,  and  sew  them  into  a  cylindrical  form. 
Draw  in  the  top  with  a  needle  and  a  piece  of 
the  material  and  fasten  securely.  Leave  an 
opening  on  one  side  for  the  thumb. 

The  thumb  is  made  of  three  pieces  sewed  to- 
gether. The  longest  piece  is  three  inches  and 
the  others  each  two  and  three-fourths  inches  long. 

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In  sewing  it  into  the  mitten,  have  the  longest 
piece  come  down  toward  the  wrist.  Gradually 
form  and  sew  it  in  place.  Draw  in  the  top  and 
fasten  securely. 


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This  is  made  of  round  web,  knitted  the  desired 
length.  The  length  will  vary  a  little  according 
to  size  of  the  child,  but  four  and  one-half  feet 
is  a  good  length.  The  mittens  are  fastened  to 
the  ends  of  the  cord. 


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Doll's  Hood 

This  requires  two  yards  of  round  web. 

Start  with  the  end  of  the  web  and  sew  into  a 
circular  form  for  the  crown.  (See  illustration 
A.)  The  sixth  row  is  brought  down  to  within 
one  inch  of  the  center  of  the  back.  Turn  and 
sew  around  to  within  one  inch  from  the  center 
of  the  back  on  the  opposite  side.  This  will 
leave  two  inches  free  in  the  back  of  the  hood. 
Turn  and  continue  sewing  in  this  way  for  five 
rows,  which  will  form  the  side  of  hood. 

The  remaining  part  of  the  web  is  then  brought 
around  the  face  of  the  hood  and  across  the  back, 
as  one  would  sew  a  cord. 

Finish  with  cord  and  tassel  for  tie-strings. 
A  rosette  of  yarn  may  be  made  for  the  top  or 
side. 


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Doll's  Coat  or  Jacket 

This  may  be  made  of  round  or  flat  web. 

The  coat  is  begun  at  the  under-arm  seam  a. 
For  a  coat  five  inches  long  begin  three  inches 
from  the  end  of  the  web  to  make  the  first  turn. 
Sew  from  this  turn  to  the  starting  end  of  the 
web  b,  fasten  the  sewing  thread  and  cut  it  off. 
The  second  row  is  made  eleven  inches  long,  or 
long  enough  to  go  over  the  shoulder  and  down 
the  back,  l>  to  c. 

Sew  four  rows  in  this  way  to  form  the  front 
and  part  of  the  back  ;  then  four  rows  five  inches 
long  for  the  back ;  then  four  more  rows  eleven 
inches  long  for  the  other  shoulder  and  front  d 
to  e.  Sew  the  fifth  or  last  row  up  three  inches 
for  the  other  under-arm  seam. 

Join  the  under-arm  seams,  leaving  an  opening 
of  two  inches  for  sleeves  if  they  are  desired.  If 
not,  the  armhole  and  neck  can  be  finished  off 
with  some  contrasting  color. 

For  the  sleeves,  measure  the  length  of  the 
doll's  arm  and  make  the  first  row  this  length. 
Make  each  row  a  little  longer  than  the  preced- 
ing row  until  the  top  or  shoulder  part  is  reached, 
then  gradually  shorten  each  row  until  the  desired 
width  is  obtained.  The  last  row  should  be  the 


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same  length  as  the  first  row.  When  sewing 
them  in  the  coat,  have  the  longest  part  come  at 
the  top  of  the  shoulder.  Buttons  are  made  by 
braiding  yarn  and  sewing  it  in  the  form  of 
buttons. 

A  cord  for  fastening  is  made  by  braiding,  or 
twisting  and  folding  the  yarn.  It  is  then  sewed 
into  loops  or  used  as  cord  and  tassel  for  tying. 


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Bootees 

Knit  two  yards  of  round  web  for  each  bootee. 

Start  two  inches  from  the  end  of  the  web  for 
the  first  turn.  Sew  into  an  elliptical  form  three 
and  one-half  inches  long  for  the  sole.  Sew  two 
more  rows  without  widening  for  the  sides  of  the 
foot ;  then  sew  two  rows  across  the  front  for  the 
toe ;  the  third  row  bring  all  around  the  top  to 
complete  the  foot. 

The  leg  of  the  bootee  is  made  by  bringing  the 
web  directly  upward  three  inches  before  making 
the  first  turn.  Make  each  row  three  inches  high 
and  catch  each  row  into  the  top  of  the  foot 
while  sewing.  Put  cord  and  tassel  around 
where  the  leg  and  foot  meet. 


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Little  Boy  Blue 

Make  coat  according  to  directions  given  for 
doll's  coat. 

Measure  the  length  of  the  doll's  leg  for  the 
length  of  the  trousers.  Use  flat  web  and  sew  it 
into  two  rectangular  pieces  wide  enough  to  make 
each  leg  a  little  full. 

Join  the  inside  seams  part  way  and  then  join 
the  open  edge  of  the  right  front  with  the  open 
edge  of  the  left  front.  Do  the  same  with  the 
back  edges.  Put  a  draw-string  around  the  top, 
or  a  piece  of  the  web  may  be  used  for  a  waist- 
band. Put  in  a  draw-string  around  the  bottom 
of  each  leg. 


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Little  Red   Riding-Hood 

The  doll  shown  in  illustration  is  ten  and  one- 
half  inches  tall.  To  make  cape  and  hood  in  one 
piece  sew  two  rows  of  flat  web,  six  and  one-half 
inches  long,  for  the  center  of  the  back.  These 
two  rows  will  also  give  the  desired  fulness.  The 
next  five  rows  are  made  nineteen  inches  long, 
or  long  enough  to  reach  over  the  head  and  down 
to  form  the  two  sides  of  the  cape  and  hood. 
After  these  five  rows  are  completed,  sew  five  rows 
six  inches  long  on  each  side  of  the  front  of  the 
cape,  to  make  it  wide  enough  to  meet  across  the 
chest. 

Close  the  cape  and  the  hood  in  the  back. 
The  part  above  the  six  and  a  half  inch  rows 
will  form  the  hood.  Draw  in  the  top  of  these 
two  short  rows  and  sew  to  the  base  of  the  hood. 
Put  in  a  draw-string  around  the  top  of  the 
right  side  of  the  cape  in  front,  carry  it  around 
the  base  of  the  hood,  around  the  top  of  the  cape 
on  the  left  side  and  tie  in  front. 


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Doll's  Skirt 

This  skirt  is  five  inches  long  and  made  of  flat 
web.  The  first  and  last  rows  are  made  one  and 
a  quarter  inch  shorter  than  the  other  rows 
forming  the  skirt.  These  two  rows  are  sewed 
together  when  the  skirt  is  finished,  thus  form- 
ing the  placket  arid  also  the  desired  fulness  in 
the  back. 

There  are  sixteen  rows  in  all.  Each  two, 
when  sewed  together,  form  a  scollop  at  the  top 
and  bottom  where  the  web  is  turned.  In  sew- 
ing care  must  be  taken  to  have  each  row  the 
exact  length  of  the  preceding  row  except  in  the 
first  and  last  row. 

The  top  of  the  skirt  may  be  finished  with  a 
draw-string  or  a  band  made  from  cloth.  The 
bottom  of  the  skirt  may  be  left  as  it  is,  or  be 
finished  with  a  blanket  stitch  of  some  contrast- 
ing color.  The  skirt  requires  five  yards  of  flat 
web. 


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Little  Boy's  Hat 

Measure  the  child's  head  for  the  size  of  the 
hat.  Make  the  crown  of  the  hat  one-half  of 
this  measurement.  If  the  child's  head  measures 
twenty-two  inches  around,  make  the  crown 
eleven  inches  in  diameter.  The  crown  is  circu- 
lar and  is  made  in  the  same  way  as  the  circular 
mat,  taking  two  stitches  of  web  and  sewing 
them  into  one  stitch  of  the  crown  already  sewed 
to  keep  it  flat.  When  it  is  of  the  desired  size, 
begin  the  side  by  sewing  one  stitch  of  the  web 
into  one  of  the  crown,  at  the  same  time  holding 
the  web  to  be  sewed  directly  under  the  last 
row  in  the  crown. 

Make  the  side  twice  as  long  as  the  desired 
height  of  the  hat.  For  instance,  if  the  desired 
height  is  to  be  three  and  a  half  inches,  make 
the  side  seven  inches  long,  as  one-half  of  this 
measurement  is  turned  up. 

Two  colors  may  be  used,  one  color  for  the 
crown  and  one  for  the  side.  Red  and  black  or 
red  and  white  are  pretty  combinations. 

A  doll's  hat  of  the  same  style,  the  crown 
three  and  a  half  inches  in  diameter,  requires  five 
yards  of  round  web. 


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Child's  Muffler 

This  is  a  combination  of  flat  and  round  web. 
Knit  ten  inches  of  flat  web,  change  to  round 
web  by  bringing  the  yarn  across  the  center  of 
the  hole  in  the  knitter  to  the  opposite  post,  and 
knit  ten  inches,  or  the  number  of  inches  neces- 
sary to  go  around  the  neck.  Change  again  to 
flat  web,  knit  ten  inches  and  clip  off. 

Make  seven  such  pieces  and  sew  them  to- 
gether to  form  the  muffler.  The  round  web 
will  form  the  neck  part. 

Do  not  remove  from  the  knitter  while  chang- 
ing from  flat  to  round  web. 


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Child's  Hood 

This  is  made  much  in  the  same  way  as  the 
doll's  hood.  Make  the  back  of  the  hood  five 
inches  in  diameter,  then  turn  the  web  and  form 
the  side.  Sew  around  to  within  four  inches  of 
the  place  of  turning  on  the  opposite  side  and 
turn  again.  So  continue  until  the  side  is  suffi- 
ciently wide  to  cover  the  child's  head.  Extend 
this  side  three  inches  beyond  the  desired  width, 
widening  on  each  row  of  the  extended  part  to 
give  fulness.  This  widening  may  be  omitted, 
and  the  extended  part  turned  back,  leaving  it 
perfectly  plain,  if  desired.  Trim  w^ith  rosettes 
or  pompons  made  of  the  same  material  as  the 
hood. 

Turn  back  the  extended  part  and  tack  to  the 
hood.  Sew  a  pompon  or  a  rosette  of  yarn  over 
the  top  of  the  sewing  stitch.  For  tie-strings, 
use  cord  and  tassel,  or  ribbon. 

The  hood  requires  from  twenty-five  to  thirty 
yards. 


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Little  Girl's  Hat 

This  requires  tvv7enty-five  yards  of  round  web. 
Measure  the  child's  head  for  the  size  of  the  hat. 
Start  the  crown  in  the  same  way  as  the  circular 
mat.  When  it  is  five  inches  in  diameter,  gradu- 
ally turn  the  crown,  while  sewing  the  next  five 
or  six  rows. 

When  the  desired  width  is  reached,  begin 
forming  the  side  by  sewing  one  stitch  of  web 
into  one  stitch  of  the  crown,  keeping  each  row 
exactly  under  the  preceding  row  until  the  de- 
sired height  is  obtained  ;  then  gradually  widen 
to  form  the  rim,  which  is  three  and  a  half  or 
four  inches  broad. 

Do  not  widen  any  on  the  last  two  rows,  but 
draw  the  web  a  little  tighter  while  sewing  to 
make  the  edge  of  the  rim  roll  or  turn  inward. 

Finish  with  cord  and  tassels  around  the 
crown,  or  pompons  on  the  right  or  left  side  of 
the  front  of  the  hat. 


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Doll's  Sweater 

This  is  made  of  five  and  one-half  yards  of 
flat  web  cut  into  pieces  of  a  desired  length. 
Cut  three  pieces  seven  inches  long  for  the  front. 
One  inch  and  a  half  of  this  will  also  form  the 
neck.  When  cutting,  clip  only  one  stitch  and 
pull  out  the  ends. 

The  next  two  pieces  are  cut  five  and  one-half 
inches  long  and  sewed  one  on  each  side  of  the 
front  one  inch  and  a  half  below  the  top  end. 
Each  succeeding  row  is  made  a  little  shorter  to 
form  the  shoulder,  the  shortest  pieces  forming 
the  outside  edges. 

Make  the  back  of  the  sweater  in  the  same 
way  and  sew  front  and  back  together,  leaving 
one  and  a  quarter  inch  opening  on  each  side  for 
the  sleeves. 

The  sleeve  is  made  of  five  pieces,  the  longest 
piece  being  three  inches,  and  the  shortest  two 
and  one-half  inches  long.  Sew  these  pieces  to- 
gether to  form  the  sleeve.  When  sewing  it  into 
the  sweater,  place  the  longest  part  at  the  shoul- 
der seam  and  stretch  the  arrnhole  while  sewing 
it  in. 


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Wristlets 

These  are  made  of  round  or  flat  web.  Each 
wristlet  requires  one  and  one-half  yards. 

Measure  five  inches,  the  length  of  the  wrist- 
let, and  turn.  Start  sewing  from  this  point  and 
sew  to  the  end  of  the  five  inches  and  turn  again. 

Continue  until  enough  rows  are  sewed  to 
make  the  wristlet  the  desired  width,  which  in 
this  model  is  two  and  one-half  inches. 


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Shoulder   Shawl 

This  may  be  made  of  round  or  flat  web,  and 
of  any  desired  size.  If  the  shawl  is  to  be 
thirty-six  inches  long,  clip  the  web  into  pieces 
of  this  length  and  sew  them  together  until  the 
shawl  is  of  the  desired  width,  or  the  web  may 
simply  be  turned  at  the  end  of  each  row,  then 
proceed  w^ith  the  sewing. 

The  fringe  for  the  ends  is  made  by  cutting 
the  yarn  into  lengths  twice  as  long  as  the  de- 
sired length  of  the  fringe — that  is,  if  the  fringe 
is  to  be  five  inches  long,  cut  the  yarn  into  pieces 
ten  inches  long. 

Fold  each  ten-inch  piece  in  two,  slip  the  folded 
end  through  a  stitch  in  the  end  of  the  shawl 
and  draw  the  two  ends  of  the  piece  through 
the  loop  thus  formed  and  pull  tight. 


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Doll's  Carriage  Robe 

This  robe  is  ten  inches  wide  and  eighteen 
inches  long,  and  is  made  of  four  pieces  of  flat 
web,  each  piece  three  yards  long.  Any  number 
of  pieces  of  either  round  or  flat  web  may  be 
used,  and  the  robe  made  wider  and  longer  if 
desired. 

Measure  fifteen  inches  of  web  and  turn  it. 
Begin  sewing  from  this,  turn  down  to  the  end 
of  the  fifteen  inches  and  again  turn,  bringing 
the  web  around  over  the  end.  Care  must  be 
taken  while  turning  to  keep  the  ends  perfectly 
flat. 

When  the  three  yards  are  used  begin  the 
other  parts  in  the  same  way.  Make  four  or  any 
desired  number  of  parts,  and  sew  them  together, 
alternating  the  colors.  Put  a  tassel  made  of 
the  same  material  on  the  rounded  end  of  each 
part. 

If  round  web  is  used  it  will  require  more  for 
each  part,  for  the  round  is  not  as  wide  as  the 
flat  web. 


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Child's  Leggings 

Leggings  may  be  made  of  round  or  flat  web. 
Measure  five  inches  above  the  knee  down  to  the 
vamp  of  the  shoe  for  the  length  of  the  front 
part  of  the  legging.  This  gives  the  length  of 
the  first  row. 

Turn  the  web  and  begin  to  sew  from  this 
point  up  to  the  top,  then  turn  again  and  sew 
down  to  the  toe.  Continue  in  this  way  until 
the  front  part  is  two  and  one-half  inches  wride. 

Bring  the  remaining  rows  down  to  within 
two  inches  of  the  end  of  the  toe,  until  the  leg- 
ging is  wide  enough  to  go  around  the  child's  leg, 
then  sew  to  the  opposite  side  of  the  front.  Sew 
a  piece  of  tape  to  the  instep. 


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Muffler 

This  may  be  made  of  round  or  flat  web. 
Make  the  part  to  go  around  the  neck  first.  In 
this  model  the  neck  band  is  ten  inches  long  and 
three  inches  wide.  Sew  four  rows  of  flat  or  six 
rows  of  round  web  for  the  neck.  Begin  three 
inches  from  the  ends  to  make  the  front.  Grad- 
ually shorten  each  row  until  it  is  of  the  desired 
length. 

Make  loops  of  twisted  yarn  and  sew  to  one 
end  of  the  neck  band  to  slip  over  the  buttons. 
Sew  the  buttons  on  the  opposite  end  and  on  the 
inside  where  they  will  be  hidden  while  the 
muffler  is  being  worn. 


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Made  of  Knitting  Cotton 

Knitting  cotton  can  be  secured  at  any  de- 
partment store.  It  comes  in  colors  white,  black, 
red,  navy  blue,  and  mixed  colors.  This  is  not 
as  elastic  as  worsted  and  is  used  where  strength 
is  required,  such  as  bags,  hammocks,  wash-cloths, 
etc.  It  is  very  inexpensive  and  can  be  used  to 
great  advantage. 


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Jumping  Rope 

Select  a  piece  of  jute,  or  stout  cord  the  length 
of  the  desired  rope.  Drop  one  end  of  this  and 
one  end  of  the  knitting  cotton  through  the 
hole  in  the  knitter  (use  knitter  having  four 
posts),  and  draw  it  out  at  the  other  end  three 
inches.  Bring  the  cotton  leading  from  the  ball 
around  each  post  once,  then  proceed  with  the 
knitting,  covering  the  cord  or  jute  which  is  used 
as  a  core  or  foundation  for  the  rope. 

Cords  for  pillow  tops  may  also  be  made  in 
this  way. 


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Toy  Horse  Reins 

These  are  made  of  coarse  knitting  cotton  on 
four-post  knitters.  Knit  a  piece  three  yards 
long  for  the  reins.  The  children  measure  each 
other  for  the  breast-piece,  which  will  be  from  ten 
to  twelve  inches  long.  This  is  fastened  to  the 
reins  nine  inches  below  the  center  of  the  neck 
on  each  side,  to  allow  the  head  to  pass  through 
easily. 

Two  colors  may  be  used  in  knitting  the  reins, 
working  around  first  with  one  color,  then  with 
the  other. 

Fourteen  yards  of  knitting  cotton  will  make 
one  yard  of  web  on  the  four-post  knitter. 


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Wash  Cloth 

This  is  made  of  white  knitting  cotton.  It 
requires  nine  yards  of  web  for  a  cloth  ten  by 
twelve  inches.  Measure  twelve  inches  of  web, 
turn  and  sew  toward  the  end. 

When  the  twelve-inch  piece  is  sewed  turn 
again  and  sew.  Continue  in  this  way  until  the 
desired  size  is  obtained. 

With  a  piece  of  the  cotton  make  a  loop  at 
one  corner  by  which  to  hang  it. 


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School   Bag 

This  may  be  made  of  round  or  flat  web.  A 
bag  twelve  inches  deep  and  fourteen  inches 
wide  requires  thirty  yards.  Measure  twenty- 
four  inches  of  web  and  turn.  Begin  sewing 
from  this  turn  to  the  end  of  the  twenty-four 
inches  then  turn  again.  So  continue  until  this 
oblong  piece  measures  fourteen  by  twenty-four 
inches.  Fold  this  in  two  and  sew  up  the  sides. 
This  will  avoid  any  seam  in  the  bottom  of  the 
bag. 

Make  handles  in  the  same  way  as  for  jumping- 
rope,  or  a  double  thickness  of  the  web  may  be 
used  for  each  handle  and  sewed  to  the  top  sides 
of  the  bag.  Finish  by  sewing  a  piece  of  the 
web  around  the  top. 

Laundry  bags,  sewing  bags,  and  little  bags 
for  holding  paints  and  water-dish  may  be  made 
in  similar  way. 


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Chimney  Cleaner 

This  is  made  of  white  knitting  cotton.  It 
requires  two  yards  of  flat  or  three  yards  of 
round  web. 

Secure  a  piece  of  stick  or  better  still  a  piece 
of  half-inch  dowel  ten  or  twelve  inches  long, 
for  a  handle.  Cut  a  groove  with  a  knife  around 
one  end  to  keep  the  web  from  slipping  off. 

Sew  the  web  into  loops  three  and  a  half  or 
four  inches  long.  Draw  them  in  around  the 
end  of  the  handle  with  the  sewing  string  just  in 
the  groove  ;  then  wind  the  sewing  string  around 
two  or  three  times,  tie,  and  clip  off  the  ends. 


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Doll's  Hammock 

This  is  made  of  flat  web.  A  hammock  eight 
by  twelve  inches  requires  five  and  one-half 
yards.  Sew  this  into  an  oblong  piece  twelve 
inches  long  and  eight  inches  wide. 

Secure  a  piece  of  cardboard  three  inches  longer 
than  the  oblong  piece  and  one  inch  wider. 

Round  off  the  corners  with  a  pair  of  scissors 
(see  illustration),  and  cut  notches  or  slits  in  ends 
one-half  inch  apart.  Sew  two  brass  rings  in 
the  center  of  one  side,  and  on  the  other  baste 
the  oblong  piece  which  is  to  be  used  for  the 
hammock.  Then  with  a  needle  and  a  long 
piece  of  the  knitting  cotton  begin  making  the 
ends  of  the  hammock  by  securing  one  end  of 
the  sewing  string  to  the  hammock  and  bring  it 
over  the  end  of  the  cardboard  in  the  first  slit 
from  the  end  and  through  the  ring  on  the  op- 
posite side  of  cardboard ;  back  over  cardboard, 
through  second  slit  and  through  hammock. 

So  continue  until  one  end  is  finished.  Do  the 
same  with  the  other  end.  These  strings  may 
be  held  in  place  by  putting  three  or  four  rows 
of  weaving  just  underneath  the  rings. 

Clip  the  basting  stitches  and  remove  from  the 
cardboard.  Make  fringe  as  for  shawl. 


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